Our Soapbox Social panel, Mo Amir and Kyla Lee, discuss what the shifting political landscape means for the B.C. Conservatives, B.C. United, B.C. Greens, and B.C. NDP.
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There is often a great deal of confusion about what may or may not amount to distracted driving in British Columbia. The definition of distracted driving or using an electronic device while driving is broad, and also does not specifically state all the conduct that is both allowed and prohibited.
This blog post will break down some of the common statements we hear about distracted driving and whether or not those are allowed or prohibited under the Motor Vehicle Act.
…Understanding the Distracted Driving Law in British Columbia Read More »
Understanding the Distracted Driving Law in British Columbia Read More »
Welcome to another edition of “Weird and Wacky Wednesdays,” where we delve into the most bizarre and head-scratching stories of scammers getting their just desserts. This week, we’re spotlighting some truly outrageous cons that have ended in spectacular failure. From a faux wife who turned out to be a fraudster, to a man whose tax evasion landed him in prison, and a dine-and-dash duo who couldn’t escape the long arm of the law, these stories are sure to make you laugh and gasp in equal measure!
…Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 300 Read More »
Just because a police officer measures your speed using a RADAR or Laser device, does not mean that the reading will automatically be admissible, nor will it be proof beyond a reasonable doubt that you were speeding. Challenging Radar and Laser speed readings is possible. But the law on this is complex and the pathway to successfully challenge it is difficult.
…When is Radar or Laser Speed Evidence Admissible in BC?Read More »
When is Radar or Laser Speed Evidence Admissible in BC? Read More »
Drivers in British Columbia now have to meet minimum distances between their vehicle and people walking or riding on provincial roads. The new rules start Monday and require drivers to stay at least a metre away from vulnerable road users if the speed limit is up to 50 kilometres an hour, and a metre-and-a-half at speeds over that.
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After two days of deliberation, the 12-member jury pronounced Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts he faced…
“…Once you get one ‘guilty’, the expectation is that there are going to be another 33 following it unless the defence had been able to successfully poke holes in some of the evidence of some of the witnesses – which it was very clear throughout the course of the trial, they were not able to do.”
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Welcome to Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t! This week, lawyer Kyla Lee discusses covid trial delays… Acumen Law Corporation lawyer Kyla Lee gives her take on a made-in-Canada court case each week and discusses why these cases should have been heard by Canada’s highest court: the Supreme Court of Canada.
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The rules of disclosure for these records would depend on which disclosure regime the Court deems to apply. These can be the law of disclosure under the Crown’s obligation to disclose, or the common law rules.
…What is law the around the disclosure of records for speed measurement devices in BC?Read More »
What is law the around the disclosure of records for speed measurement devices in BC? Read More »
On this week’s episode, Kyla and Paul look at a quirky case with a judgement filled with pop culture references. Their predictions about police needing retraining for impaired driving investigations also become true!
…Driving Law Podcast Episode 344: Hogan’s Heroes and RCMP RetrainingRead More »
Driving Law Podcast Episode 344: Hogan’s Heroes and RCMP Retraining Read More »
Under the Driver Improvement Program, accumulating penalty points can lead to a suspension of your driver’s licence.
Points threshold and consequences:
| Driver Licence Class | Points | Consequences |
| Learners Driver (L or N) | 4 | Warning letter |
| 6 | Possible licence prohibition for up to six months | |
| Full Drivers Licence | 9 | Warning letter |
| 15 | Possible licence prohibition for up to six months |
How many points can I get before I lose my licence?Read More »
How many points can I get before I lose my licence? Read More »
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